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September 4, 2024 • 1-minute read
Grace Gibson-Venner, Associate Director of International Attorney Development and Recruitment at Vinson & Elkins, recently spoke to BARBRI and LawCareers.net about the career pathway for non-law students.
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is no longer the mandatory gateway it once was for aspiring solicitors. With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the legal profession is shifting towards a more accessible and cost-effective qualification route. This article, produced in collaboration with BARBRI, dispels the outdated myths about the GDL and showcases how the SQE is revolutionising the path to becoming a solicitor, particularly for non-law graduates.
Read the full article here.
Learn more about our London Graduate Recruitment programme here.
This information is provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice.
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